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Zucchini Bread Recipe

Zucchini Bread Recipe
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Moist and flavorful zucchini bread that is easy to prepare, packed with natural sweetness and warm spices. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this recipe uses simple ingredients including grated zucchini to add moisture and a nourishing twist to a classic sweet bread.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchinis, grated
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Optional Add-ins

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon lemon or orange zest

Instructions

  1. Prepare your zucchini: Wash and grate about two medium zucchinis. There’s no need to peel them as the skin adds nutrients and color. After grating, gently squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel to avoid soggy bread.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy. This mixture will evenly distribute moisture and sweetness throughout the bread.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to ensure even distribution of spices and leavening agents.
  4. Bring it all together: Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Then gently fold in the grated zucchini. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender. If using, fold in optional nuts, chocolate chips, or citrus zest at this stage.
  5. Bake and cool: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use fresh zucchini for the best texture and moisture balance.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bread.
  • Check baking time starting at 50 minutes, as oven temperatures vary.
  • Add nuts or chocolate chips at the last fold to distribute evenly.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for clean slices.

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